FEBRUARY 2023 ARTICLES

  • The Benefits of Raising Pets 

    Story by: Jillian Lombardo  Being a pet owner can be hard, but the benefits are monumental. Dogs make great companions and often listen to what we say if we need an ear, and cats will go out of their way to cuddle up next to you after a stressful day.  If a cat or dog… Read more

  • The Songwriters of the Beaches

    Story by: Thomas Herrold  Each month, nestled between the beach and Bull Memorial Park, local musicians gather within the cramped, dimly lit walls of the Adele Grage Cultural Center to share their original songs during the Atlantic Beach Songwriters Night.  Inside is a dark, wood-paneled room, featuring rows of theater-style chairs around a small stage… Read more

  • Fitness Wherever You Can Find It 

    Fitness Wherever You Can Find It 

    Story by: David Combs  Whether it is going for a run, lifting weights, or hopping into the pool, there are countless ways to get exercise in today’s world. But with so many choices, it can be daunting to choose where to begin.  According to the CDC, one of the most common forms of exercise is… Read more

  • Caffeine and Cats, a Jacksonville Beach Cafe Brings the Two Together 

    Caffeine and Cats, a Jacksonville Beach Cafe Brings the Two Together 

    Story by: Brianna Pereira  The Caffeinated Cat, located at 331 1st Ave. N., Jacksonville Beach, FL, is the perfect spot for lovers of both cats and coffees alike. Their cafe selections offer a variety of cat-themed drinks, some coffee-based and others tea- or lemonade-based. After ordering a drink, you can enter the cat room, where… Read more

  • Cars and Coffee 

    Cars and Coffee 

    Story by: Emily Cheyne  Every fourth Saturday of the month, the Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine hosts a free event called ‘Cars and Coffee.’ Hundreds of people come together at this event over their shared love and interest in classic cars. Attendees spend the morning enjoying coffee, donuts, and all types of diverse classic… Read more

  • Friends in Cold Places 

    Friends in Cold Places 

    Story by: Daria Mironova  One of the most important things someone can have is friendship. It is a constant with many variables, and everyone defines it in their own way. However, some common things are love, care, mutual trust, and support.  True friendship does not have distance, boundaries, or age limits. Chris Ordoobadi, a professional… Read more